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April 2019 Volume 24, Number 5 GEORGIA BAR From the President: The Time is Right The Peculiarities of JOURNAL Georgia Insurance Law 28th Annual Bar Media & Judiciary Conference Law and the English Language 2019 ANNUAL MEETING Orlando, Florida | June 6-9 Visit www.gabar.org for the most up-to-date information on committees, members, courts and rules. ADMINISTERED BY: DO YOUR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ADD UP? Finding the right benets provider doesn’t have to be a calculated risk. Our oerings range from Health Coverage to Disability and everything in between. Through us, your rm will have access to unique cost savings opportunities, enrollment technology, HR Tools, and more! The Private Insurance Exchange + Your Firm = Success START SHOPPING THE PRIVATE INSURANCE EXCHANGE TODAY! www.memberbenets.com/gabar OR CALL (800) 282-8626 APRIL 2019 HEADQUARTERS COASTAL GEORGIA OFFICE SOUTH GEORGIA OFFICE 104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 100 18 E. Bay St. 244 E. 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YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION 404-527-8778 2 GEORGIA BAR JOURNAL GEORGIA BAR JOURNAL April 2019 | Volume 24 | Number 5 GBJ | The Features 24 28th Annual Bar Media & Judiciary Conference ASHLEY G. STOLLAR 30 Stepping Away to Step Forward: Georgia Lawyers Experience Wellness in Carefree, Arizona R. JAVOYNE HICKS 34 Leading the Way to Creating Diverse and Inclusive Firms REBECCA CHRISTIAN SMITH AND KATHLEEN O. CURREY 38 The Death of a Lawyer MICHAEL S. WEBB 40 Honor Roll of Contributors: GETTYIMAGES.COM/EYJAGJALLAJOKULL 2018 “And Justice for All” State Bar Campaign for Georgia Legal Services Program THE PECULIARITIES OF The GEORGIA INSURANCE LAW / 18 Legal J. Stephen Berry 2019 APRIL 3 58 GETTYIMAGES.COM/SVETLANA-CHERRUTY GBJ | In Every Issue 46 Georgia Lawyer Spotlight 63 Pro Bono Star Story A Conversation with Mike Egan A. Kelly Neal 5 Editor’s Letter Jacob E. Daly Rachael B. Schell 6 From the President 10 From the YLD President 55 Office of the General Counsel 64 Member Benefits You’re a Lawyer, Not a Banker New Improved Live Chat 14 From the Executive Paula Frederick Director in Fastcase Sheila Baldwin 50 Bench & Bar 56 Attorney Discipline 60 Law Practice Management Digital Detoxing: A Dozen Ideas 66 Writing Matters 58 Legal Tech Tips on Taking a Break from Your Law and the English Language 72 In Memoriam Smart Phone and Other Devices Karen J. Sneddon and David Hricik 74 Book Review Natalie R. Kelly 76 CLE Calendar 68 Professionalism Page 78 Notices 62 Pro Bono 20th Annual Justice Robert Pro Bono Legal Clinics Provide Benham Community Service 79 Classified Resources an Answer to Rural Access Awards 80 Advertisers Index to Justice Challenges Karlise Y. Grier Mike Monahan 4 GEORGIA BAR JOURNAL EDITOR’S LETTER The April Issue Not long ago, opposing counsel in one of Court of Georgia Chief Justice Leah Ward my cases told my partner and co-counsel—in Sears. The essence of Justice Sears’ story apparent surprise—that I was “too nice to be seems to be rising through the ranks of the a litigator.” He meant it as a compliment, as Georgia legal community with integrity and our case progressed without animosity and respect for all members of the community. ultimately resulted in a win-win for each One particularly telling anecdote concerns side. But his comment was telling of our her investiture at the Supreme Court of times and of what has become all too com- Georgia, when she was seated between Jus- mon in litigation in particular: jaded and tice Thurgood Marshall and Justice Clarence cynical attorneys on both sides who assume Thomas. Both justices assured her of their the worst of each other first and act accord- mutual respect for one another despite their ingly. This is no way to live or practice law, ideological differences, and she conveys her ON THE COVER in my opinion, and considering how much hope for such professionalism and collegiali- PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE RITZ- time in my day I spend on my work, the two ty in our current times. It seems that Georgia CARLTON ORLANDO, GRANDE LAKES are pretty much one and the same. is quite fortunate in her chief justices. Of course, first you need to be nice to As usual, this issue has much more to it, yourself. In “Stepping Away to Step For- including the legal article “The Peculiarities VISIT ward: Georgia Lawyers Experience Well- of Georgia Insurance Law” by J. Stephen ness in Carefree, Arizona,” Javoyne Hicks Berry, which takes us through the insur- gabar.org tells of a personal experience at the Well- ance coverage issues in which Georgia dif- ness and Practical Skills CLE on incorporat- fers from the nationwide majority, includ- VIEW ONLINE ing wellness into your life and practice to ing choice of law, bad faith and the duty to www.gabar.org/journal become a healthier, more competent law- defend, among others. Berry addresses Su- yer. Drawing on the success of this CLE, the preme Court of Georgia opinions as recent FOLLOW Twitter Bar will be implementing wellness CLEs in as March 2019 in this thorough article. @StateBarofGA the months to come. It is with this in mind Additional articles focused on wellness @GeorgiaYLD that I read with deep sadness about the sui- include “Digital Detoxing: A Dozen Ideas @iclega cide of attorney E.